Learn why classic diners are shaped like train cars; why multitasking is impossible, and what you should do to be productive instead; and how you can use a simple tip from Mark Twain called the Frog Rule to stop procrastinating on important tasks.

• Classic Diners Are Shaped Like Train Cars for a Very Good Reason
• Multitasking Is Impossible, So Batch Tasks Instead
• The Frog Rule Can Help You Stop Procrastinating on Important Tasks

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Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/batch-tasks-instead-of-multitasking-mark-twains-procrastination-cure-and-diner-origins

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